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WAMPEX 2026: From Just Resource-Rich Nation to a Value-Driven Economy - The Gov’t’s Vision for Mining
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Mining and Transport Sectors See Steep Price Declines as Producer Prices Shift in October

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Falling Producer Prices Signal Green Light for Business Expansion and Investment Resets

Ghana’s Producer Inflation Slows to 24.4% in March, Driven by Declines in Mining and Industry
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Producer Inflation Slows to 24.4% in March, Driven by Declines in Mining and Industry

Ghana Urged to Leverage Declining Producer Inflation for Strategic Economic Interventions
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Gov’t Urged to Leverage Declining Producer Inflation for Strategic Economic Interventions

Six Sectors Push Back Against Falling Producer Prices
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Six Sectors Push Back Against Falling Producer Prices

Inflation Eased to 5.4% in December, Lowest Since 2021 CPI Rebasing
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GSS Reaffirms Commitment to Data Integrity, Calls for Evidence-Based Policy on World Statistics Day

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Services Sector Shows Mixed Performance as ICT and Media Sub-sectors Lead Inflation in October

GSS Boss Urges Businesses to Harness Data for Growth and Competitiveness
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Government Urged To Target Support At High-Cost Sectors

Why Complaints Over Higher Prices of Goods Despite “Lower” Inflation Is Economically Justified
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Producer Price Inflation Eases to 1.3% in November 2025

The Hidden “Gold” in Ghana’s Housing Deficit: How Housing Shortage is a Job Creation Opportunity
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Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Lead Declines as Sectoral Producer Inflation Cools in April

Ghana’s Factory Inflation Hit by 31.5% Metal Ore Surge and Utility Shock
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Ghana’s Factory Inflation Hit by 31.5% Metal Ore Surge and Utility Shock

Ghana’s Slowing Producer Price Inflation Signals Boost for Export Competitiveness
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Ghana’s Slowing Producer Price Inflation Signals Boost for Export Competitiveness

Why Ghana Must Tread Cautiously with Renewed Attempts to Nationalize Mineral Wealth
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Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation Falls to 3.8% in July, Signaling Relief for Businesses

Ghana’s manufacturing sector recorded a year-on-year decline of 2.2 percent in producer prices in March 2026, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service, reflecting a broad easing in the cost of production across key industrial segments, particularly petroleum refining, basic metals, and non-metallic mineral products. The data, captured in the GSS’s monthly PPI newsletter, points to a sector experiencing mixed price dynamics. While the broader economy recorded a modest overall PPI inflation of 1.5 percent, the decline in manufacturing prices suggests that producers in several capital-intensive industries are facing lower input and output price pressures, which could improve cost efficiency and provide some relief to both firms and end consumers over time. The most significant price decline was recorded in the Manufacture of Coke and Refined Petroleum Products, where producer prices fell by 13.9 percent in March 2026, an improvement from the sharper 21.5 percent decline observed in February. This trend reflects the impact of moderating global crude oil prices and reduced cost pressures within the supply chain. In such an environment, domestic refiners may benefit from lower production costs, although competitive pressures, including a strong preference for imported refined products, may influence how much of these cost savings are retained or passed on to the market. Basic Metals recorded a producer price decline of 11.3 percent, while the Manufacture of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, which includes cement and construction materials, fell by 11.2 percent. These developments suggest that producers in these segments are operating in a lower-cost environment, which could translate into more affordable inputs for construction and infrastructure projects. The Construction sector’s producer price inflation eased from 0.3 percent in February to 0.1 percent in March, indicating emerging cost pass-through effects Similarly, the Manufacture of Wood and Cork Products declined by 9.5 percent, pointing to reduced pricing pressures across the value chain. While this may support cost efficiency for downstream industries, prolonged price declines could also affect revenue margins if not matched by increased sales volumes. In contrast, some segments of manufacturing are experiencing rising cost pressures. The Manufacture of Beverages recorded the highest producer price inflation among all 23 sub-groups at 15.2 percent in March, up from 14.8 percent in February. This sustained increase suggests that producers in this segment are facing higher input costs, which are likely being passed on through the value chain, ultimately contributing to higher prices for consumers. Rubber and Plastics Products also recorded inflation of 8.3 percent, while Leather, Textiles, and Electrical Equipment showed moderate price increases, indicating pockets of rising production costs within consumer-oriented manufacturing. These contrasting trends highlight an important dynamic within Ghana’s industrial landscape. While declining producer prices in heavy manufacturing may ease cost burdens and improve the affordability of industrial inputs, rising prices in consumer-focused segments suggest that inflationary pressures remain unevenly distributed across the sector. The easing of producer prices in mineral- and petroleum-based industries could support Ghana’s broader industrialisation agenda by lowering the cost base for production and potentially enhancing competitiveness. However, the persistence of price increases in other segments underlines the need for targeted interventions to manage cost pressures and ensure that gains from lower producer prices are effectively transmitted to consumers.
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Ghana’s Manufacturing Sector Records Price Decline, Offering Relief to Producers

Potential Investment Risks & Frivolous Claims Loom Over Ghana's Mining Sector Following Wontumi's Judgement
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Mining and Quarrying Drives Producer Price Inflation in November 2025